Terwillegar Riverbend Advisory Council (TRAC)

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MAY 2019 | VOL. 36, NO. 6

A PUBLICATION OF THE RIVERBEND COMMUNITY LEAGUE

Celebrating Champions in Our Communities By: Karin Shott

n April 24, the Terwillegar Riverbend Advisory Council (TRAC) had Program. Sprouts is a children’s program designed to empower them to their Annual General Meeting at Lillian Osborne High School. As make healthy food and lifestyle choices. The program was started in 2013 O a part of that meeting, the 2019 TRAC Community Spirit Awards with 100 children and grew to 400 by the end of the season. In 2018 the were presented to Roman Przybyla from Panago Riverbend, and to Sheri and program had a membership of over 1,500 children. Sheri spends her winters Emily Hendsbee with the Southwest Edmonton Farmers’ Market – Sprouts working with nutritionists to develop recipes like “One Eyed Monster Rolls” Program in recognition of all they’ve done for the community. that are given each week to the families in the programs. Emily pounds the Roman Przybyla has been involved with TRAC since his mom, Julia pavement to secure sponsorship for this ever-growing popular program. She Necheff, attended TRAC meetings in the early days of TRAC’s development. is also at the Market every Wednesday from May to October. In early 2017, Roman purchased the local Panago franchise located on the Thank you Roman Przybyla, Sheri Hendsbee and Emily Hendsbee for southwest corner of Rabbit Hill Road and 23 Avenue. He immediately being champions in our community and making Riverbend Terwillegar a became involved in the community and started providing pizza at many wonderful place to live, work, and play. community events including EFCL’s Great Neighbour Race, the TRAC Photos contributed by: Rob Agostinis Community Run/Walk, and for many of the other Community Leagues in Area H. Roman is a business owner in the greater Riverbend Terwillegar Top left: Nancy Wendt presented the 2019 Community Spirit Award to Roman area who understands what “community is”! Przybyla (Panago Riverbend). Top right: Sue Trigg presented the 2019 Community Spirit Awards to Sheri & Emily Hendsbee (SWEFM- Sprouts Program) The dynamic mother/daughter duo of Sheri and Emily Hendsbee are the master minds of the Southwest Edmonton Farmers’ Market - Sprouts

Bryan Anderson Athletic Grounds By: Dave Rumbold

n 2017, as Bryan Anderson completed his 6th term as City Councillor for ‘Bryan Anderson Athletic Grounds’. TRAC will the Riverbend-Terwillegar neighborhoods, an idea was brought forward provide more information on www.tracspirit.ca I to commemorate his service to our community. The concept of renaming as we get closer to June. the existing park area around the Terwillegar Community Recreation Centre after Bryan was discussed and brought forward to TRAC last spring. The Terwillegar Rec Centre was the first one built in Edmonton for about 20 years, and it was the product of Bryan’s advocacy for community sport and recreation on City Council. It seemed fitting to have Bryan’s name on the park and sports fields surrounding the Rec Centre. TRAC endorsed the concept, over 35 letters of support from community leaders were gathered and a formal submission was made to the City of Edmonton Naming Committee. The naming was endorsed in February, and a function is planned for the afternoon of Sunday, June 9 to mark the naming of the Get Ready to Lace Up Your Running Shoes

14th TRAC Community Run and Walk - May 26 By: Karin Shott ith just a few weeks to go, the Terwillegar Riverbend Advisory Conveniently located by the BP’s in Terwillegar. Council (TRAC) is excited to support their annual community Edmonton’s finest Pet Spa and boutique. W run/walk. It has become a neighbourhood tradition. If you haven’t registered yet, there is still time to do so but time is ‘running out’! Check www.tracspirit.ca for more information or register at the Running Visit Us Room: https://www.events.runningroom.com/site/16088/trac-community- 366 Bulyea Road run-2019/ Edmonton, AB T6R 2B3 The event will be held on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Mother Margaret Mary High School directly behind the Terwillegar Community Recreation Centre. Hours of Operation: Monday: 8 AM to 4 PM The event will include: Tuesday: 8 AM to 8 PM • 3K, 5K and 10K chip timed races as well as a 1K Kids Fun Run for children eight and under Wednesday: 8 AM to 8 PM • nearby organizations and businesses at the event supporting our Thursday: 8 AM to 8 PM community, Friday: 8 AM to 4 PM • a nutrition station, and Saturday: 8 AM to 4 PM • fun activities for community members of all ages. Closed on holidays. How about volunteering? You know…. volunteers help make things happen! You get out in the community, see your neighbours and friends, meet new people all while getting some fresh air, exercise and a sense of belonging in the community! We do happen to live in one of the best communities in the city! To help support this cause, please contact the TRAC Community Office at 780-439-9394 or email [email protected] to sign up or find out more details. See poster on pg. 7.

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THANK YOU - RAGG DELIVERY TABLE OF CONTENTS VOLUNTEERS! Thanks to the following volunteers who helped SECTION PAGE EDITOR deliver our last issue to businesses, schools, and Riverbend News 1-20 retirement residences. Sherri Henderson Brookview Community League 15 Lita Bablitz, Adnan Black, Jim Bradshaw, Daryl Riverbend Community League 18 [email protected] Matter, Jihan Marjan, Tara Martin, Christy Middleton, Karin Shott, Sabine Sintenis, Shelly Community League Directory 19 ADVERTISING and Leanne Stevens, Mary Wagner, Helma Voth, Elizabeth Emslie Joan Wood We’re always looking for volunteers to help us [email protected] deliver copies of The Ragg-Times to schools, businesses, 780-437-7108 and retirement homes. If you can deliver The Ragg- Times seven times a year, we’d love to hear from you! www.riverbendonline.ca The opinions expressed in this publication may not Your gift of time and service would be greatly appreciated. necessarily be those of the publisher. No part of this publication may be reprinted without the written Please call 780-437-7108 or email info@ permission of the publisher. riverbendonline.ca for more details. ** Ads Printed as Submitted **

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Brander Community Garden

Growing Strawberries...and a Plant Sale By: Natasha Martin

n my humble opinion, there are few things more tasty than a sun- Don’t have any in- warmed strawberry plucked straight from the plant (and straight into ground space? No problem! I my mouth!). Have you ever tried to grow strawberries at home? They Strawberries do great in are not hard to grow, but they do have some quirks. containers and hanging As with any plant, you want to start with nice, healthy soil. This usually baskets. Daily watering is means mixing in some compost before transplanting. Many people will especially important when tell you that you need to wait a week or two after mixing in compost and growing them in containers. transplanting. I don’t find that necessary if you’re using well-rotted compost I’ll give you one more pro tip - don’t plant your strawberries where your and you mix it in well with the existing soil. You can tell the compost is well- strawberry-lovin’ dog can get at them. One year, I only managed to eat three rotted if it’s got a fine texture, a dark brown colour, and smells earthy. If little strawberries... and my dog got to enjoy the rest. I live, I learn! Those your compost is still “immature” (not well-rotted) you might burn or stunt of us involved with the Brander Community Garden have lots of pro tips your tender transplants. that we’ve learned over the years. We are always more than happy to share Choosing the variety of strawberry you want to grow can be a bit our knowledge with friends and neighbours. overwhelming. There are three main types of strawberries: June bearing, On Saturday May 25, you can actually visit us at the Riverbend Plant everbearing, and day neutral. Each of these types set fruit at different times Sale (see pg. 13 for poster), located at the basketball courts next to the and I explain more about this on the Brander Community Garden Facebook Brookside Community Hall (5320 - 143 Street NW). Members from our page. If you have the space, I recommend getting at least one plant of community garden will be there from noon to 4 pm and we love to answer each type. Then you can decide which type you like best. If you don’t... questions. We are hosting the plant sale in partnership with the Riverbend I’d personally go for day neutral plants that produce consistent amounts Community League and proceeds benefit our garden initiatives. We’ll have of fruit over the summer months. But if you’re looking for one or two big annuals, perennials and compost available. Fingers crossed that we’ll even harvests (perhaps your plan is to freeze them for smoothies?) then look to have some strawberry plants for sale! the other types. Look us up on Facebook by searching “Brander Community Garden”. We Two quirky things about strawberries is that they have shallow roots and can be reached by email at [email protected]. Our main they have runners. The shallow roots mean that they don’t like the top gardening site is in the heart of old Riverbend, right next to the Riverbend couple of inches of soil to completely dry out. Consistent watering is key. Junior High School (in the old batting cages), where we meet on Saturday Apply mulch too - not only will it help conserve soil moisture, but it will mornings around 11:00 am. protect tender berries from touching soil and rotting before totally ripened. Personally, I like straw as a mulch. Runners are the off-shoots from the mother plant that create little babies. While it’s tempting to let the little babies grow, you’ll get a more bountiful harvest if you snip off the runners and don’t allow the babies to root.

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WWW.RIVERBENDONLINE.CA 3 The Terwillegar Park Footbridge Solution to Sunken & Recieves a National Award Uneven Concrete! By: Dave Rumbold

Sunken Driveway he new Terwillegar Park Footbridge, designed locally by Stantec, received an Award of Excellence at the Canadian Consulting At the Entrance to T Engineering Awards last October. This unique 262 metre long, three Your Garage? span structure is the first stressed ribbon bridge in Edmonton and only the second in Canada. Uneven Concrete This style of bridge places the suspension cables inside the deck, creating a very slim profile. The use of pre-cast concrete panels significantly Creating Tripping lessened the environmental impact of the bridge construction. Despite its Hazards on Your elegant appearance, this footbridge can support the weight of 16 jumbo jets! The Terwillegar Park Footbridge has quickly become a landmark in our Sidewalks? community, and is a key element in the Edmonton river valley trail system. Congratulations to Stantec on this prestigious award! Sloping Concrete Directing Water Towards Your Foundation? ph. 780 218 7511 [email protected]

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Brander Gardens Community Survey Window Balcony Share Your Voice in Your Community Safety By: Deann Stein ith the return of warmer weather, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) would like to remind parents and caregivers of an often overlooked hazard in the home – he Community Survey developed by the Brander Gardens

access to open windows. Every year, paramedics respond to emergencies where Development Vision Committee is ready to go. We want to know: a child has fallen from an open window, often from the second floor. hese can • What Brander Gardens residents value about living in our area? be avoided by following safety measures. ake the time to assess potential T hazards in your home before a preventable fall occurs. • What types of development you would like to see? • What amenities could be proposed to accompany any new Windows and screens Further prevention tips development proposals? • revent access to windows by  oddlers preschoolers are at moving furniture such as cribs, It is important to realize that development can and will take place in highest risk of falling from a beds, stools, and change tables out window, or balcony, but it may any neighborhood. This is our chance to act proactively, and potentially from under them happen at any age influence the type and scope of what could be proposed in Brander Gardens. • eep drapery cords out of childrens’  Direct supervision of children is If we simply say no to development, we lose the opportunity to participate reach. rap ecess cord around the single most effective way to in discussions about future proposals. cleats, or tie-downs to avoid a prevent falls from windows and Please take the time to fill out the on-line survey. It will be available on choking hazard balconies • Remember, screens are not safety  Install safety devices which limit the Riverbend Community League website (www.riverbendonline.ca) from devices. hey are designed to keep the distance in which a window May 16 to June 13, 2019. If you need assistance or are unable to complete bugs out, not children in. be can open to a maimum of the survey on-line, please contact Deann at [email protected] 10cm (4 inches) .  Ensure the safety device can be Balconies Help us let the community know about the survey. Please talk about released uickly, so the window • Do not underestimate a child’s can be used for escape in case it with your neighbours! If you are willing to put a small flyer in the ability to climb. urniture and other of emergency. mailboxes on your street or a notice in your complex, please contact us at items stored on balconies and  Consider purchasing a portable [email protected]. We also welcome those who live in close decks can be used to climb resulting air conditioner, which will enable proximity to Brander Gardens to complete the survey if they wish to do so. in falls over the railing windows to stay closed secure. The next step after the survey will be a community meeting in September • Ensure that your balcony railings are not more than 10 cm (4 inch) EMS is proud to be a member of the or October. If you would like to be notified by email about the meeting, apart. his will eliminate access Partners Promoting Window and please contact the Committee at the email listed above. between the vertical bars of a Balcony Safety. ake time to assess balcony, or deck. your home for window and balcony Finally, thank you Councillor Tim Cartmell, Dave Rumbold (RCL Civics hazards and eliminate the risks before a Director) and the Riverbend Community League for their continued support. preventable fall occurs. We could not have progressed to this point without them. www.windowsafety.ca

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WWW.RIVERBENDONLINE.CA 5 Fields and Fencelines Local Author Shares his New Book By: Mark Hillenbrand he hours are long, the work gruelling, and the pay uncertain, but 5/5 star rating and had this to there is no better life than life on the farm. In my recently published say: “Each story is related with T memoir “Fields and Fencelines” I explore why farming is not intimate detail, often humorous simply a vocation or an industry, but rather a unique cultural experience. and always loaded with charming From sun up to sun down, fathers and sons, mothers and daughters work imagery... This entertaining together to care for the land and the creatures upon it and in doing so memoir’s reminiscences stick in not only strengthened the bonds of family but transfer critical skills and the mind and bring awareness characteristics from one generation to the next. The stereotypical image to both the intensity of farm of the hard-working resourceful farmer did not arise by accident; farmers work and the significance of became that for it is what they were taught. the environment on the living As economies of scale force farmers to adapt and grow, the charm of beings within it.” Please visit the more holistic agricultural model of the past continues to diminish. It is www.markehillenbrand.com simply no longer economically viable to farm on a small scale. For me, I for the full review and further ultimately left the farm to pursue a career in law not because I wanted to, information. I will deliver a but because there was no realistic way to access the capital necessary to stay. free signed copy of my book As I struggled with my own decision to leave the land, and recognizing the to the first person to contact fact I was perhaps the last generation to be raised on a true “family farm”, me through my website with the I took pen to paper and began to record the stories of my youth. The correct answer to this question: “A “straw walker” is found on what piece result is “Fields and Fencelines: Stories of Life on a Family Farm” recently of farm machinery?”. published with Friesen Press. Clarion Foreword Review gave my book a

How to Save Money on Home Renovations?

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Seniors Connection News for those 55+ Southwest Edmonton Seniors Association (SWESA) By: Carol Vaage arty Chan, a well-known Edmonton author, stated that fit in our exercise, avoiding the hottest time of the day. If we are it’s not the years; it’s the mileage. He was referring to his outdoors during the day, let’s make sure to take breaks! M own journey of growing older and is a premise that is very Of course, many events take place in cooler locations that have relatable to those of us who are 55 or over. Mileage usually refers to air conditioning. SWESA is offering a new set of courses and classes vehicles, but in the same way, our bodies can keep running strong from May through August, as well as fun social events. with good maintenance. Please check our website for our latest program guide. We do SWESA sponsored a Live Well, Live Active Exposition on May have some great things happening this summer. Our motto is to 11th, which hosted many health and fitness displays and speakers. be very welcoming to all who join us! We hope to see you soon! Thank you to those who volunteered their time and energy to sponsor swedmontonseniors.ca such a great event in our neighbourhood! Don’t forget that we have a dynamic Home Supports Program Now that the weather is being more cooperative, we look forward to operated by Barbara Newell co-ordinating the services for our getting outside in our gardens, for walks and enjoying time outdoors. community – including yardwork, housekeeping and minor repairs. When we think about ‘our mileage,’ it will be important to think about Contact her at [email protected] or 780-860-2931. how summer may challenge us physically. Dehydration and heat-stroke are more common with older adults so drinking water or electrolyte enhanced sports drinks are important. Caffeine and alcohol may increase dehydration. Light coloured clothing and hats keep us cooler. Some of our medications may affect our sensitivity to sunlight or heat. Early mornings and cooler evenings are the best times for us to

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50th Scona Class Reunion of 1969 Let’s Celebrate! By: Carolyn O’Brien

he committee for the Strathcona Composite High School Reunion are trying to connect T with our classmates with whom we have lost touch. Our current email list is at 139. We know that 16 of our classmates have passed away, and there are over 100 that we are trying to reach out to for this 50th class reunion. This year is also the 50th for Woodstock, so we are that cohort! Planning is well underway, and we are making every effort to find our classmates to celebrate in June. Here are some of the activities being planned: June 25 - Tour of Scona and a tailgate party June 26 - Cocktails and dinner at Snow Valley June 27 - Breakfast at Woodvale We know that many of our classmates have become Edmonton’s solid citizens. For example, our Chairperson, Brenda McBain, and McBain Camera is also celebrating their 70th anniversary. We sure look forward to connecting with everyone and sharing our respective stories. To learn more and to celebrate with us please contact Carolyn at: [email protected].

WWW.RIVERBENDONLINE.CA 9 Terwillegar Riverbend Advisory Council (TRAC) Updates for our community By: Karin Shott

he Terwillegar Riverbend Advisory Council (TRAC) had their Annual President: Monte Weber General Meeting on Wednesday, April 24 at Lillian Osborne High Vice President: vacant T School with close to 30 people in attendance. Light refreshments Treasurer: Nancy Wendt which included pizza from Panago Pizza and fresh fruits and vegetables Secretary: Annie Allers were enjoyed after the meeting. Community Advocate: Sue Trigg Following the Community Spirit Awards (front page), the regular business Did you know that with the new TRAC Alerts Messaging System, you meeting occured and a slate of TRAC Ambassadors was accepted for each can receive e-mails regarding important crime alerts, traffic announcements of the eight neighbouring community leagues. and other community wide announcements & updates. These announcements The 2019/20 Ambassadors include: Bulyea Heights: Peter Farnden; apply to those living in the Terwillegar, Riverbend, and Windermere Hodgson: Eleni Shaver; Ogilvie Ridge: vacant; Falconer Heights: Loretta communities. Please go to www.tracspirit.ca to sign up and receive these Bieneck; Haddow: John Edmiston; Henderson Estates: Peter Kunkel; important messages. Brander Gardens: Vanessa Desa; Brookside: vacant; Ramsay Heights: Nancy It’s almost time to renew your community league membership. Wendt; Rhatigan Ridge: Dave Rumbold; MacTaggart: vacant; Magrath: Community league memberships will all be expiring August 31. Stop by the Felicia Truong; South Terwillegar: Ryan Barber; Terwillegar Gardens: Sue TRAC Community Office, which is conveniently located in the Terwillegar Trigg; Terwillegar Towne: Monte Weber; Carter Crest: Rob Agostinis; Community Recreation Centre, to purchase your membership in person and Leger: vacant; Windermere: Annie Allers; Seniors: vacant; Brander Gardens save the $5 admin fee charged when purchasing online or from your local ROCKS: Vanessa Desa; Southwest Edmonton Farmers’ Market: Deborah Servus Credit Union branch. Office hours can be found at www.tracspirit. Forst ca. The 2019-2020 Elected Executive Board as voted by the Ambassadors: Don’t forget - the TRAC Community Run (pg. 2 and 7) is on May 26!

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Updates from your Member of Parliament By: Matt Jeneroux, MP for Edmonton Riverbend lberta chose a new government in last Albertans resoundingly told the Senators that Bill C-69 would devastate month’s election, and I look forward to the province’s economy. Additionally, we learned the federal government A working with the new representatives in is delaying their announcement of a final decision on the Trans Mountain our area. Together, we’ll collectively push hard to Expansion Project until June 18. This means another summer construction ensure our community remains the best place to season will likely be missed. If you want more information about these and live, not only in Alberta, but across the country. other federal issues, I keep an updated issues tracker on my website at www. Recently, the federal government released mattjeneroux.ca/issues-tracker. its 2019 budget, which featured $41.3 billion in I want to thank our community for their nominations for our MP Youth new spending. There were several new programs Award. This award recognizes youth in our community who have dedicated introduced in the budget, including a new First- their time to help others. We’re still sifting through responses and will Time Home Buyer’s plan, which would allow announce the winners in the coming weeks. the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation My office will host our annual barbecue during K-Days. This event (CMHC) to match down payments, and the had a huge turnout last year, and I look forward to seeing many of you at Canada Training Benefit, which allows all working Canadians between 25 the barbecue again this year. It will be held from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on and 64 to accumulate $500 per year toward re-training. As always, I have Saturday, July 20 in the Safeway parking lot at Riverbend Square. more in-depth analysis of the budget on my website at www.mattjeneroux. ca/budget-analysis. As always, if you have any comments or require assistance with a federal matter, please contact my Edmonton office at 780-495-4351 or matt. There are several issues facing Alberta at a federal level. The Chinese [email protected]. We would be pleased to assist you. government has blocked the import of Canadian canola, putting a major economic strain on Albertan canola farmers. The federal government has turned down repeated requests for an emergency meeting of the Agriculture Committee. As well, Senators were recently in Alberta to hear feedback about Bill C-69, which proposes major restrictions to the energy industry.

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Southwest Edmonton Farmers’ Market

The 2019 Season is Upon Us! By: Christie Anderson, Market Manager

he Southwest Edmonton Our Young Vendors’ Program is Farmers’ Market is starting now in its second year. This program T our ninth season on May 15th, allows youth aged 13 to 17 years old and we can’t wait to see everyone to sell items they have made or grown. there! We hope that many members We already have a great list of young of our surrounding communities vendors who will be attending, and will make a trip to the market as a they are adding some very cool things part of their weekly summer routine. to our market mix. Let’s support these Not only is the market a great place budding entrepreneurs by engaging to shop for a huge variety of almost with them at their stall, or perhaps by entirely local products, but it is a purchasing their products. wonderful venue to catch up with Don’t forget to bring your kids aged friends and not-for-profit community 4-12 to the Sprouts tent for their weekly organizations. This season we will healthy recipe and free $2 fruit & veg be having more vendors, more tents, token, or to check out the Community more buskers, and more activities. Tent, which has a very diverse schedule It’s going to be a wonderful summer! of community groups this summer As well as the many fantastic (including Dogs with Wings, The returning vendors, we have some new Edmonton Food Bank, the Greater gems joining us. Our bread vendors will be Loaf Story & the Mundare Windermere Community League, Metro Continuing Education, the Valley Bakery. The Stony Plain Pie Shoppe & King of Tarts have unbelievably Zoo Development Society, and the SW Edmonton Seniors Association, delicious looking sweet & savoury pies, and Moonshine Donuts will be back, to name a few). On top of our regular programming, we will be having after being away for several years. Meuwly’s, who has a storefront on 124th bouncy castle days, a corn fest, Bee Day, and a Seniors’ Day. There truly is Street, is bringing their artisanal, best-in-Edmonton Charcuterie, sausages, something for everyone at SWEFM. See you there!!! and preserves to the market. Mobu Kombucha is attending this year, and so is The Green Thumb Bakery, a plant-based bakery run by Edmonton’s only Journeyman vegan baker. These are just a small sampling of all the Southwest Edmonton Farmers’ Market goodness we have coming your way. Be sure to stop by and check out these awesome vendors who will be joining your favourite farmers, brewers, Wednesdays from 4:00-7:30 pm in the distillers, cooks, artists, and food trucks at our market this year (speaking Terwillegar Rec Center Parking lot of food trucks, three new ones have been added to our rotating line-up for 2019). (from May 15 to October 9)

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Engaging Citizens in Ward 9 Update from Your Councilor

By: Tim Cartmell, P. Eng, City Councillor Ward 9

e often hear that Edmonton has two seasons: Winter and Construction. W Well Ward 9, while Game of Thrones says otherwise, winter is over ... get ready for construction season! Low Prices! Over the last several months, I have had the Great Quality! opportunity to speak to and work with both City Administration and the developers building the See you there! new neighborhoods in our corner of Edmonton. As a result of their great work, we have a bunch of road construction projects that I would like to update you on. Two years ago, I talked about how challenged the transportation network in southwest Edmonton was, and I promised to advocate for the infrastructure investments we so badly needed. I am very pleased that our concerns have been heard, and that we are seeing these investments being made by our development industry, the City of Edmonton and the Province of Alberta. Bedding Plant, Perennial, Rabbit Hill Road: McTaggart Drive to Anthony Henday Drive This project is currently out to tender, with award of the project expected and Compost Sale shortly. Construction is scheduled to begin this spring, with completion of the road works scheduled for Fall 2019. Landscape and other finishing work would likely extend into 2020.Below is more information about what’s Saturday, May 25 coming. 12:00 - 4:00 pm Rabbit Hill Road: 28 Ave SW to 170 Street Developers in this area expect to complete this road project and the Brookside Hall intersection by the end of 2019. This project will also see 170 Street 5320 - 143 Street completed from Rabbit Hill Road north to connect to previously constructed All proceeds going to Brander Community Garden portions of 170 Street. In 2020, Rabbit Hill Road will be extended west to 184 Street. Anthony Henday Drive: Additional Lanes As announced by the Province last year, an additional lane in each direction will be added by the Province along Anthony Henday Drive from 111 Street in the south to Whitemud Drive in the west. Terwillegar Expressway Design work is ongoing on this vital project, to be constructed by the City www.walbertwindows.ca with funding support from the Province. More details on the anticipated construction schedule will be announced later in 2019. [email protected] As additional neighborhoods are developed, we will see the first two lanes of additional arterial roads constructed by the developers and the City. Examples include portions of 28 Ave SW and Heritage Trail. However, the pace of development has slowed and the pace of new road construction will call Marius today similarly slow down. The opportunity is here to catch up on these lagging projects, and to expand capacity on some very challenged existing arterial corridors. Many of these projects have a significant transit component. The Ellerslie Road twinning projects, for instance, are vital improvements that will accommodate premium transit service between the Heritage Valley Park and Ride and Century Park LRT Station. Transit lanes on Terwillegar Expressway will enhance transit service to Ambleside, Windermere and Keswick. And proper ramps at 135 Street and Anthony Henday Drive will make that intersection safer and less congested. All of this work will mean some delays and noise and dust. Every effort We have an indoor facility, large selection of toys and great conversation will be made to coordinate the work and ensure that existing lanes remain Program runs 9:15 am to 11:15 am Tuesday through Friday open and accessible as much as possible. However, we will all have to A Riverbend Community League Program located at Brookside Hall exercise some patience as this work proceeds. Contact us at www.peanutbutterandjam.ca Also please join me in thanking all of the candidates who put their names or follow us on https://www.facebook.com/PBJPlaygroup on the ballot for this year’s provincial election. Win or lose, elections are Contact our Registrar at [email protected] for your complimentry session hard work and require the endless support of family and volunteers who give so much of their time. To all of the candidates in our area, the city and our province, I extend my thanks to you for giving your time to our democratic process. We are all better for your contributions! I also extend Premier-Elect Kenney and his caucus my congratulations. And thank you to Premier Notley for her leadership these last four years. I look forward to working with our provincially elected leaders to ensure Ward 9 and Edmonton are top of mind for the next four years. As always, I’m open to hearing your opinions and concerns. Please feel free to get in touch with me via email at [email protected] or at 780-496-8130 about these or any other municipal concerns you would like to discuss. Your input and feedback is valued and appreciated.

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Community Clean-Up Day May 11 was the Brookview Community Clean-Up Day. Thank you to everyone who joined us to help keep Brookview looking beautiful! We appreciate you volunteering your time cleaning and picking up garbage from the common areas in our community.

Brookview Greenspace Update After years of consultation and planning, the greenspace plan for the area behind George H Luck School is mostly fi nalized and will be underway this summer, according to the City of Edmonton. There will be small changes to the sports fi eld alignments and planting of nearly 350 TREES!!!! (Hooray!!!) Additionally, BCL and the City have collaborated to create trails throughout the space, with connection nodes (benches, lights, trashcans) at strategic locations in the park. This design will allow greater year-round access for our residents and their families. We are waiting to hear fi nal word about funding from grant applications but are hopeful that the majority of work will be completed in 2019. We are excited to see this project come to fruition after many years of effort by many individuals. Please come to the Brookview Community League AGM to learn more. **Also to note our bylaws will be updated to be reﬂ ective of current practices consistent with other community leagues in Edmonton and will be posted on our website. We will be asking the community to adopt the bylaws at our AGM in June.

Brookview Community League Annual General Meeting June 12, 2019 7:30 pm Brookview Community Hall

Casino Success A great big thank you from the Brookview Community League Casino to all of the volunteers that worked extremely hard to make this event a success. Also a special thanks to Madan Prasad for heading up all of the volunteers and coordinating such a ﬂ awless event. With the help of volunteers from our community and big hearted volunteers from other communities we were able to raise close to $80,000. This money will go a long way in funding projects that enhance and beautify our community.

Pop-Up Play Pop-Up Play will be hosted by Brookview Community League this summer. This is a FREE activity centered around games, sports, crafts, music and drama for kids age 6-12 (Children under 6 must be supervised by a parent or guardian) and led by a Program Leader from the City of Edmonton. Pop Up Play is held on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10am-1:30pm and runs from July 2 – Aug 22. Please note that since we are receiving this amazing program that the Greenshack program will only be offered in neighboring communities of Brander Gardens, Brookside, Terwillegar Town and Greenfi eld. BCL Memberships BCL Memberships will be available to purhase in early June. The 2019/2020 memberships will be current from date of purchase until August 30, 2020. The same fee applies year round - so to get the most out of your membership, consider purchasing it early! Remember the benefi ts of this purchase go even further to include a weekly community swim and facility access at Terwillegar Rec Center, free access to tennis, and SO much more. Visit www.brookviewcommunityleague.ca for more info.

Ballroom Will Be Back! That’s a wrap for a successful fi rst session of Ballroom Dance– but it will be back due to popular demand in the fall. Participants learned rudimentary steps to the Waltz, Rumba, Foxtrot, Cha-Cha and were able to really shake a leg with their partners on the dance ﬂ oor. If you would like to register for the fall or want more information on this lovely program, please contact [email protected].

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The Runbert Family By: Janis Bacac

iclas Runbert, a Swedish firefighter, swapped home and wheels box, Niclas and Malin have with a local Riverbend firefighter so that he could give his family taught their boys to say N the opportunity of a lifetime.... to live in Canada for a year! They “Yes!” to new experiences. participated in the City of Edmonton’s Firefighter Exchange Program. They have cultivated a Niclas and his wife Malin embarked on a year long adventure to Canada curiosity and a continued in February 2018 to expose their children Sixten (11), Wilgot (9), Melton (5) enthusiasm and love for to a different culture and so they could learn the English language. adventure that will reach onward and upward in While embracing their Canadian lifestyle for 12 months, they saw all directions the years to Edmonton with it’s extensive parks and incredible river valley, as an outdoor come. playground. They spent time in the mountains and absorbed all the majestic Rockies had to offer. Good-bye never did hold a flame to “see you In late February 2019, the Runbert’s reluctantly hopped a bird back to later”. And although our Sweden. The family was not ready to say goodbye to Canada. Most of us family is feeling the large void, who knew them weren’t ready to let them go. There were many tears and we know Edmonton hasn’t seen the last of the remarkable Runbert family. much talk about returning as we rounded the Brookside neighborhood one more time before heading for the airport. As for the Runbert children, the gift their parents bestowed upon them won’t be wasted. Just by having the courage to venture outside the fictitious

Get Wheelin’ Alberta - Wheel Week 2019 June 2-8, 2019 Wheel Week is held the first week of June every year. It is an opportunity to celebrate and encourage students to bike to school on a regular basis. For many communities, this is also Bike Month so check out what is happening in your local community! Open to everyone! Join schools, community groups, workplaces and individuals to participate by wheeling your way to work, school and/or anywhere! Register your school, community group or family at: www.shapab.com

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Art in Our Park 2019 Anniversary Bands

Mark Your Calendars - September 21! Any style and any budget, we have the band for you!

By: Sheryl Bowhay Art Market Call for Artists and Artisans The Artists and Artisans Market hosts a juried selection of approximately 70 painters, sculptors and creative makers working in precious metals, glass, wood, pottery and textiles. Download a one-page

application form and apply by May 31, 2019 to receive the lowest application fee. Jurying takes place at the end of June and early September. For the application form Forest of Jewels and more information go to www.riverbendonline.ca or contact 780-437- 428 Riverbend Square 7108. 780-438-3682 www.forestofjewels.com

Youth Opportunities Diamonds – Repairs – Custom Designs – Appraisals – Fine Jewellery and Gemstones Korite – Keith Jack – Crown Ring – Noam Carver – Swarovski – Tissot Watches Are you the creative type? Do you consider yourself an artist, musician, Follow Us on Facebook and Instagram! poet or performer? There are opportunities for you at Art in Our Park Hours: Monday to Friday 10-6, Saturdays 10-5, Closed Sundays and Holidays 2019 on Saturday, September 21. Our Student Art Gallery features a selection of art projects from area elementary, junior and senior high schools. Express interest and ask your teacher to consider participating this year. There is no fee for schools to participate in the Student Art Gallery. For more information teachers can contact Kirsty Ball at kirsty. [email protected]. Art Market at Art in Our Park 2019 is open and available to young artist entrepreneurs seeking to gain valuable experience selling their wares. Spaces in the Art Market start at $50 to rent for the day. Perform on the ATB Emerging Artists Stage. Musical sets are 15-20 minutes in length. We provide microphones/sound equipment and have a stage manager and sound technician to make things run smoothly. If you have questions or are interested in performing at Art in Our Park 2019 contact Brendan Tonn at [email protected]. We want to hear from you! Visit our website at artinourpark.ca and feel free to email [email protected] or call 780-437-7108 for more information regarding all of the above opportunities.

Come Sing with Us! • Award winning organization • Professional conductors • Travel locally, nationally, internationally Pecha Kucha Night 34 • Variety of musical styles Junior Choirs - Ages 6 – 12 Thursday, June 13 Boys' & Girls' Choirs - Ages 12 – 15 Doors Open at 6:00 pm Youth Choir - Ages 15 – 24 Metro Cinema at the Garneau Theatre AUDITIONS FOR NEXT SEASON BEGIN MAY 9 Drawing its name from the Japanese term for “the sound of chit chat”, Contact us for more information about our choir programs Pecha Kucha Night was devised by Tokyo’s Klein Dytham Architecture in [email protected] | www.EYCC.ab.ca | 780-994-6539 February 2003 as a venue for young designers to meet, network, exchange ideas and discuss their work in public. It rests on a presentation format that is based on a simple idea: 20 images, each shown for 20 seconds, for a total presentation length of six minutes and 40 seconds. Why this format you ask? It keeps presentations concise, fast-paced and entertaining. PKN 34 will feature ten presentations on local ideas, projects and musings in the 20 slides at 20 seconds per slide format made popular worldwide by Klein Dytham Architecture. To get your tickets visit Eventbrite: Pecha Kucha Night 34. Your Home for Choral Excellence

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President’s Message Miep Raedschelders, RCL President How quickly spring comes up in our beautiful Edmonton. Trees burst into ﬂ ower, and grass greens up to breathe new life into the air. Outdoor soccer season has started up, so please keep your eyes peeled for little ones as you drive by the green spaces. The Riverbend Community League Plant sale is on May 25 (page 13)! Come by and pick up some lovely plants just in time to get your garden growing! I am looking forward to top dressing with compost this year, and knowing the great deal it is at our plant sale, I will certainly be loading up then! The Riverbend and Brookview Community Leagues are teaming up once more to offer tennis lessons to kids this summer on the Brookview courts. Check out riverbendonline.ca for registration info. Pedalheads is expanding their programming and will be offering sessions at Brookside Hall starting this spring. If this is the year your kiddo is learning to ride a bike, or if they want to further explore their love of cycling, check pedalheads out online now that they have a presence in our neighbourhood! Though winter 2018-2019 was punishing and cold, we had lovely ice for skating once again this year. Thank you so much to the Glassford family for maintaining the Brookside rinks this past skating season. In coordination with TRAC, Brookview, The Ridge and Terwillegar Community Leagues, Riverbend Community League co-hosted an election forum for candidates in Edmonton-Whitemud on April 11. We would like to thank all the candidates for coming and sharing their perspectives and platforms with over 300 constituents in attendance. We also extend our appreciation to Councillor Tim Cartmell who moderated the forum. The Ronning Street Neighbourhood park committee is in the midst of fundraising to renovate the park. Check out the park design plans on riverbendonline.ca and please contact us if you would like to contribute to the park fundraising or are interested in the legacy bench program. Community League membership has its benefi ts. Please consider purchasing a membership to support your league.

Free Community League Swim Riverbend Community League has FREE community league INDOOR POOLS swims at two indoor pools. Show your valid Riverbend Community League membership card at Confederation Pool (11204 - 43 Ave) the pools listed below for free access during the designated community Saturdays 4:00 to 5:30 pm league swim times. Children eight years of age or under require adult supervision in the water at a ratio not to exceed three children to one Terwillegar Community Recreation Centre (TCRC) (2051 Leger Road) adult. Children six years of age and over must change in the change room Sundays 5:00 to 7:00 pm* of their gender. Family change rooms are available at some facilities. (*Note that your CL Membership Card gives all access at the TCRC during the Community Swim times.) Riverbend Bridge Club If you know how to play bridge, and want to enjoy a relaxing afternoon join us at: Drop-in bridge on Thursday afternoons from 12:00 - 3:00 pm at the Riverbend Community Centre (258 Rhatigan Road E.). Open to all. Community League membership is required. For more information, call the community league offi ce at: 780-437-7108.

Membership Info Riverbend Community League boundaries include: Brander Gardens, Brookside, Ramsay Heights and Rhatigan Ridge. Memberships can be purchased online at www.efcl.org, at the TRAC offi ce in the Terwillegar Community Recreation Centre, by mailing in the membership form on pg. 23, or dropping it off at the RCL offi ce. For more information about the Riverbend Community League, visitwww.riverbendonline.ca . Thank you for supporting the Riverbend Community League.

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RIVERBEND COMMUNITY LEAGUE BROOKVIEW COMMUNITY LEAGUE Serving the residents of Brookside, Brander Gardens, Ramsay Heights, Serving the residents of Bulyea Heights. Community League DISTRIBUTION and Rhatigan Ridge. www.riverbendonline.ca Memberships can be purchased at the TRAC Office, [email protected] The Ragg-Times is distributed by Canada Post or 780-439-9394 www.brookviewcommunityleague.ca Cost of membership directly to nearly 10,000 homes, online at www. Family $45/Single or Couple $35/Senior (65+) $25 Cost of Membership riverbendonline.ca, and on-site at several locations 780-437-7108 Family $45/Single or Couple $35/Senior (65+) $25 RCL Office Elizabeth throughout the Riverbend area: Emslie [email protected] President Peter Farnden President Miep [email protected] Vice President Donna Funk The Paw Pet Spa & Boutique Raedschelders 266 Bulyea Road Treasurer Purnima Prasad Vice-President Tara Joosse [email protected] Secretary Claire Jarock ATB Financial Publicity VACANT [email protected] 14236-23 Ave. Seniors Director Vacant Secretary Leslie [email protected] Secret Sweets Leeworthy Newsletter Director Lisa Bergman 14910-45 Ave Sports Committee Kyle Fodchuck Treasurer Nancy Wendt [email protected] 7 Eleven Food Store Memberships Karin Shott [email protected] Membership Heather Schmidt 149108 45 Ave Director Seniors Judy Robinson [email protected] Playschool Liason Vacant Easy Mart Volunteer Tara Joosse [email protected] 5679 Riverbend Road Coordinator Casino Chair Madan Prasad Mac’s Convenience & Esso Community Liason Sheryl Bowhay [email protected] TRAC Ambassador Elmar Klapstein Terwillegar Drive & 40 Avenue (Civics) Programs Director Vesna Farden Safeway, Shoppers Drug Mart, and the Neighbourhood Barb Scott [email protected] Brookview Community Centre, 280 Bulyea Road. Watch Riverbend Public Library Terwillegar Drive & Rabbit Hill Road Events/ Sue Trigg [email protected] HODGSON COMMUNITY LEAGUE Fundraising Serving the residents of Whitemud Ridge. For more informations visit: Second Cup www.ourhodgson.com or email: [email protected]. Facilities/ Howard Nash [email protected] Riverbend Square, and in the Terwillegar Maintenance Cost of Membership Community Recreation Centre Family $45/Single, Couple, or Senior $35 Civics Dave Rumbold [email protected] Snow Valley Ski Club President Taniya Birbeck Rinks Sue Trigg [email protected] 13204 Rainbow Valley Rd. [email protected] Riverbend Community Centre RIVERBEND COMMUNITY LEAGUE BUILDINGS Vice President Tania Hrebicek Brookside Building (5320 – 143 Street) (780-437-7108) 258 Rhatigan Road E. Riverbend Community Centre (258 Rhatigan Rd. E) Membership Janna Kirkup Director Vines Riverbend Wine Merchant Buildings Rentals Rod Ponech [email protected] 2331 Rabbit Hill Rd NW 780-217-1636 [email protected] OAK HILLS COMMUNITY LEAGUE TRAC Office Serving the residents of Whitemud Oaks (Leger) and Whitemud Hills Terwillegar Community Recreation Centre The Riverbend Sherri Henderson, Editorial (Carter Crest). Ragg-Times [email protected] The Riverbend Ragg-Times thanks these businesses [email protected] Elizabeth Emslie, Advertising for their community service in carrying the Cost of Membership 780-437-7108 Family $45/Single, Couple, or Senior $35 newspaper. [email protected] President Mike Boychuk Vice-president Brian Boswell Secretary Sandra Boyes THE RIDGE COMMUNITY LEAGUE Serving the residents of Henderson Estates, Falconer Heights and Civics/Seniors Rob Agostinis The Riverbend Ragg-Times Haddow. P.O. Box 21063, Edmonton, AB, T6R 2V4. Memberships are Sports Director Armando Pinedo available at: the TRAC Office, or online at www.efcl.org. Program Director Afrooz Farjoo is funded and published solely through www.theridgeonline.ca [email protected] Memberships Garnett Schommer & [email protected] the support of advertisers, sponsors, and Cost of Membership Family $45, Single or Couple $35, Senior Single $25, Senior Couple $30 GREATER WINDERMERE COMMUNITY LEAGUE community leagues in and around the President Jim Bradshaw Serving the residents of Glenridding, Windermere, Upper Windermere, Riverbend/Terwillegar area. 780-434-0058 [email protected] Windermere South, Windermere North, Langdale, Riverpoint, Keswick, Memberships Martina Kunkel South Rural and West Point. GWCL, 18102-8 Ave SW, T6W 1A5 [email protected] www.gwcl.ca They support us so please support them. Cost of Membership Family $45/Single or Couple $35/ Senior single $30 President Janet Ho [email protected] SPORTS PROGRAMS Memberships VACANT [email protected] These programs are open to all Riverbend-Terwillegar residents holding OTHER AREA COMMUNITY LEAGUES current Community League memberships. MEMBERSHIP CONTACTS Open to members of any community league.) Basketball (Youth) www.southwestbasketball.com PROGRAMS ( Ogilvie Ridge Membership Director PB&J Playgroup [email protected] [email protected] Edmonton Girls Registrar 780-868-2801 Cost of Membership Hockey Riverbend www.riverbendplayschool.ca Family $45/Single, Couple, Cooperative Ringette ringette-edmonton.com or Senior $35 Playschool Softball (SEMS) [email protected] Terwillegar www.terwillegar.org Adult Yoga Bev Moore 780-437-7108 Cost of Membership SWAT Hockey swat.ca Paige Elniski Family $45/Single, Couple, TRSA Soccer Charlane Gorsak 780-437-1331 Bridge Open 780-437-7108 or Senior $35

Community League Me mbership Applic ation To verify your League, or purchase a membership online, please visit the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues (EFCL) website, www.efcl.org

Adult #1: Date: Mail c ompleted f orm, a long w ith Adult #2: Membership Type: payment, t o the add ress belo w:

Address: Seniors/Single/Couple/Family (circle one) “The Community League’s Name”

c/o TRA C at Ter willegar Comm unity May we send you news by email? Y/N (circle) Recreation Centr e Postal code: Are you willing t o volun teer? Y/N (circle) #5, 2051 Leg er Road NW Edmonton, Alberta, T6R 0R9 Phone number: Fee ( please see CL info on page above ): Email: Forms and payment may also Donation: be dropped off at the TRAC Children’s names: office. Total Paid: Cash: Cheque: *Cheque Payable to the Applicable Community League. No. of skate tags required:

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